Mississippi SB2666 aims to prohibit geoengineering activities within the state, defining geoengineering as the intentional dispersion of chemicals.
Mississippi SB2666 seeks to amend state law to prohibit geoengineering, which is defined as the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill mandates the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission to enact regulations prohibiting such activities. It also establishes penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting public health and environmental welfare, given the current uncertainties about the risks of geoengineering.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.